The short stories of Saki

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Page 234"I wonder why it is that scandal seems so much worse under a roof," observed
Clovis; "I've always regarded it as a proof of the superior delicacy of the cat tribe
that it conducts most of its scandals above the slates." "Now I come to think of it," ...

Page 244Belturbet gazed in an open-mouthed wonder after the retreating couple, then
transferred his attention to the infuriated swan, and finally turned with a look of
scared comprehension at his young friend lolling unconcernedly in his chair.

Page 304"You'll take every care of Hartlepool's Wonder, won't you?" said Vera. "His mother
took three firsts at Birmingham, and he was second in the cockerel class last year
at Gloucester. He'll probably roost on the rail at the bottom of your bed.